306.3 Appliances in attics.
FGC § 306.3
Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. The passageway shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (558.8 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring not less than 24 inches (609.6 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be not less than 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm) and large enough to allow removal of the largest component of the appliance. Exceptions: 1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
2.Where the passageway is not less than 6 feet (1828.8 mm) high and 24 inches (609.6 mm) wide for its entire length, the passageway shall be not greater than 50 feet (15 250 mm) in length.
